Questions that will assist you in identifying the elements of your satellite solution include:

• Do you need voice capability?
• Will you need fax capability?
• Is a phone call necessary or will a less expensive text message (SMS) suffice?
• Is Internet essential and, if so, how fast?”

Satellite telephone service for an iridium phone or inmarsat bgan include voice, email, fax, internet are available depending on the model. In this section we look at the various satellite phone service options and the hardware that goes along with it. Many sources simply break down service into voice and data categories, but we break down service into the type of service needed. As an example, email does not necessarily require a broadband data connection reduces hardware and continuous usage expenses.

Voice		Data with Streaming Video/Audio
So many choices. Essentially every satellite phone and terminal offers a voice component so picking a system that has voice is as easy as shooting fish in a shallow barrel with a shotgun (in fact the barrel has no water and fish are filets on ice). Learn more		Your iPod Satellite phones have come a long way, so, after you file your news story, do not forget to catch the latest episode of Lost. FTP is available, as well as superfast data transfer speeds. Learn more
Email		Fax
Better than smoke signals. There is no Blackberry service in your yurt so fire up your satellite phone and check your inbox. Learn more		Just the facts. Yes people still fax and if you have a fax we have a satellite phone for you. Learn more
Internet / Web Browsing
The right satellite phone can allow users to connect with the world by phone, Internet, fax, and more. With the right phone, you can even use your frostbitten fingertips to do research work, find sports scores, and make MySpace and Facebook entries from the North Pole. Learn more

Satellite Networks

When you purchase your new phone, the satellite network determines the types of services you can access. Remember, you can always try a satellite phone rental to determine which type of phone and network best suits your needs. As you browse our products, keep these facts in mind:

• LEO satellites are smaller and closer to the earth. Iridium and Globalstar networks use LEO satellites. Phones on these networks provide reliable communication in areas where traditional cell phone networks cannot. Some of them, such as an Iridium satellite phone, may also be equipped to handle tough weather and terrain.
• Geostationary satellites are higher and more powerful, meaning they provide high-speed data services like video streaming and many other types of file sharing. The Inmarsat and Thuraya networks operate on higher-orbit satellites. So if you need data-sharing services in addition to the standard connectivity, focus your search on phones and services on these networks.

Telephones

Each network offers a variety of services and phones. A satellite telephone can be equipped for single- or multi-user mobile office solutions. Depending on the phone you choose, the service plan might include voicemail, broad band speeds for a variety of data applications, and email, or it may even allow users to watch CNN on the web and download files from a corporate intranet!

Determine your data and connectivity needs, and, then, browse until you find the phone that suits you best. At Satworx, we have a large selection of satellite phones that can meet your unique service requirements from virtually anywhere on the planet.

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